The scale of 115 charges means any confirmed ruling would have major consequences for the Premier League’s regulatory framework. However, an alleged finding on liability is separate from the punishment that might follow.
Potential sanctions could depend on the individual charges, the rules involved and the tribunal’s reasoning. Financial penalties, sporting sanctions or other measures may be debated, but speculation about a points deduction or expulsion would be premature without an official decision.
Manchester City continues to reject the allegations. That denial keeps the central issue contested, despite the report’s claim that virtually all charges were proven.
The distinction is important. A tribunal decision would need to establish which charges were upheld, what evidence supported them and whether any findings are subject to appeal. Without those details, the reported outcome offers a headline but not a complete legal picture.
The key development will be formal confirmation and publication of the tribunal’s findings. That would clarify whether the reported decisions cover every allegation, a substantial group of charges or a narrower set of issues.
Until then, the case remains defined by a reported tribunal outcome on one side and a firm denial from Manchester City on the other. The next storyline to watch is whether an official judgment turns the long-running investigation into a confirmed sporting and financial crisis.